Canadian citizens in ICE detention: Data reveals alarming numbers, including toddlers
Recent data analysis has uncovered that nearly 150 Canadian citizens have been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since January 2025, including two toddlers under age four.
One child was held for 51 days — more than double the legal limit for migrant children in US detention. The detentions occurred at a controversial Texas facility facing legal complaints over inadequate access to water, medical care, and legal assistance.
While President Trump's immigration crackdown has primarily targeted Latin American migrants, this evidence reveals Canadians are increasingly affected, with 56 still in custody and detention rates projected to double compared to last year.
#ice_detention, #canadian_citizens, #human_rights, #deportations
August 19, 2025
Conservatives are set to introduce legislation this fall aimed at eliminating judicial leniency for non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.
The proposed Criminal Code amendment would explicitly prohibit judges from considering immigration consequences when sentencing offenders. This follows controversial cases where non-citizens received reduced sentences to avoid deportation, including instances involving sexual offences against minors.
Michelle Rempel Garner argues that adherence to Canadian law should be a fundamental requirement for those seeking residency or citizenship, emphasizing that deportation for serious criminals protects both Canadians and the integrity of the immigration system.
#criminal_justice, #deportations, #conservative_legislation, #non_citizen_criminals, #immigration_law, #judicial_sentencing, #public_safety, #criminal_code_amendment, #citizenship_rights
August 15, 2025
As Immigration Minister Lena Diab develops the forthcoming immigration targets for 2025-2027, economic experts are advocating for the inclusion of an estimated 500,000 undocumented residents in Canada's population calculations.
CIBC's deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal emphasized that accurate population data is "a necessary condition" for effective immigration, housing, and economic policies.
The Government of Canada previously committed to creating pathways for undocumented workers, including a proposed program for 6,000 construction workers announced in March, but implementation remains pending amid ongoing consultations.
#undocumented_residents, #immigration_targets, #permanent_residency, #housing
August 15, 2025
Federal data reveals a significant increase in Canadian immigration application refusals across multiple categories since 2023, with temporary resident applications experiencing the most dramatic rise.
While policy changes have contributed to higher rejection rates for study permits (65.4%) and visitor visas (50%), immigration experts suggest that pressure to reduce the growing backlog of 2.19 million applications may be compromising decision quality.
Critics point to hasty reviews, boilerplate rejections, and potential over-reliance on analytical tools as officials struggle to manage volume while facing departmental cutbacks.
#visa_refusals, #immigration_backlog, #study_permits, #temporary_residents, #application_processing, #visitor_visas
August 14, 2025
